Somali community leaders in Minnesota defended themselves against fraud allegations, and former NFL player Jack Brewer alleges widespread welfare abuse in the state.

Jessie James Decker kicks off 2026 with stunning bikini photos from her family's beach New Year celebration, sharing heartfelt resolutions with fans.

The Washington National Opera said the “Wicked” composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.

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Some state-issued identification cards issued to legal immigrants could be valid longer than the people holding them are allowed to remain in the United States, state officials said.

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Joe Rogan defends Kamala Harris after guest claims she couldn't handle his 3-hour podcast, saying the interview "would've been fine" during 2024 campaign.

Columbus dentist Spencer Tepe and wife Monique found shot dead in their home just weeks before their fifth wedding anniversary. Two children unharmed.

Shocking footage shows customer launching flying kick at McDonald's employee during heated fight at Brazil location. Viral video captures chaotic scene.

The haul highlights how the president’s team has continued aggressive fund-raising from donors with interests before the administration.

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The boutique chain’s co-founder, Candace Nelson, said that the business had ceased operations at year’s end. It was sold to a private equity firm more than a decade ago.

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The landmark legislation, a response to the rape and murder of a New Jersey child, required states to disclose where convicted sex-offenders live.

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After SBA's suspension of 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected fraud, New York senators called for an independent audit of state programs to protect taxpayers.

President Trump's administration oversaw US military strikes in seven countries across the world in 2025.

Women’s college basketball started the new year with a bang.

Donald Trump is wisely refusing to put any daylight between the United States and Israel, much to the chagrin of some loud members of his coalition.

Tayvion, a third grader who was playing outside his Patchogue home, tried to cross the partially frozen pond as a shortcut back to his apartment when the ice collapsed underneath him.

Are Friday nights on CBS scorching hot or ice cold?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and wife Rama Duwaji were dressed for the inauguration by controversial celebrity stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson — a former Vogue contributing editor-at-large who resigned after unleashing a virulent anti-Israel rant.

What a way to start 2026.

Jerry Neuheisel is taking the quarterbacks coach gig at Northwestern, where his former UCLA boss, Chip Kelly, landed offensive coordinator duties.

A 28-year-old man was stabbed during a tussle near Penn Station on Friday afternoon, cops said.

A multi-story building under construction in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, collapsed Friday, leaving at least four people believed trapped.

What was supposed to be a thrilling pregame spectacle nearly turned into a disaster, as a parachuter got caught in the netting behind a goalpost.

• Frank likens challenges at Spurs to running a marathon

• Tottenham booed off after goalless draw at Brentford

Thomas Frank has admitted he is not enjoying his job at Tottenham. The head coach is dealing with numerous problems as he navigates what always stood to be a transitional season, the most insistent being his team’s lack of creativity.

Spurs were booed off after Thursday’s 0-0 draw at Brentford by the travelling support, who also chanted “boring, boring Tottenham”. But Frank is confident he will come to look back on the first half of his debut campaign more fondly once – and not if – his squad emerges on the other side, stronger and wiser for the suffering. Tottenham are 12th in the Premier League – their next game is at home to Sunderland on Sunday and Frank leant into a marathon-running analogy when he was asked whether he was enjoying the challenge to which he has signed up.

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The Patriots have already clinched the AFC East, but there’s plenty of off-field controversy surrounding the team.